The Canyons received a 2025 Project of Distinction Award from ABC Wisconsin in the Residential Multi-Unit category. The Canyons is a 60-unit affordable housing residence in Madison, Wisconsin. The podium-style building features four stories of wood frame construction atop an underground concrete parking garage. Its exterior showcases a modern blend of Hardie fiber-cement siding and masonry brick veneer.
Each unit offers thoughtfully designed interiors featuring luxury vinyl-tile and carpet flooring, granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, kitchen islands, and private patios or balconies. Residents can choose from one- to three-bedroom floor plans, and select units offer a private ground floor or one-story walk-up entrance.
Residents also benefit from 3,750 square feet of community amenities, including a fitness center, laundry room, community room with a kitchenette, indoor bike parking, courtyard with grills, and a playground.
The Canyons was designed with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency to meet Wisconsin Green Built Homes Gold Certification and EnergyStar Multifamily Certification standards. A rooftop solar panel system helps offset electricity costs for the building’s common areas and the units integrate EnergyStar Rated appliances and furnace and air conditioning units.
By using tools like SALUS and SmartPM along with collaborative planning and team continuity, McShane completed The Canyons six weeks ahead of schedule with a perfect safety record.